Westfield
Every weekend in August an opportunity for family fun at a county fair
Every weekend in August offers guaranteed fun for the whole family with a trip to a local New England country fair. Entry fees are reasonable, ranging anywhere from $7 to $12 for adults, depending on the fair, with discounts for seniors and veterans, and for most, admission for children under 12 is free.
Locals, feds coordinated for smooth VP visit via Barnes
WESTFIELD — Westfield officials from Mayor Michael McCabe to Airport Manager Christopher Willenborg to Westfield Democratic City Committee Chair Jeffrey Gunther were all impressed by the cooperation and collaboration of federal, state and local agencies in Vice President Kamala Harris’ arrival and departure in Westfield on Saturday, July 27.
Revitalized river association plans picnic
WESTFIELD — In late June, the Westfield River Watershed Association put out an appeal for more board members, saying it was in danger of folding after 72 years due to lack of a quorum for meetings.
Church competition to reward best guess at felled tree’s age
The copper beech tree that stood at Court and Pleasant streets was taken down in January. Now entries are being accepted in a contest to guess the tree’s age.Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — Earlier this year, downtown residents and church...
Visitors tour landmark home to be razed for police station
WESTFIELD — About 350 people visited the Atwater Mansion on July 20-21 to take a look at Westfield history, and to say goodbye.
Meadery, bakery bring Hilltown products to farmers market
WESTFIELD — Several Hilltown businesses were well-represented at the Westfield Farmers Market on July 25.
Oral history project is ‘golden opportunity’ for Westfield vets
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum is working to help city veterans preserve their military stories and legacies for future generations through a new project.
Police to charge teens for damage at Westfield school building site
WESTFIELD — Police last week identified three teenagers they believe caused between $10,000 and $15,000 in late June at the Westfield River Elementary School that is under construction on Franklin Street. “Charges will be forthcoming,” Police Capt. Steve Dickinson...
Talk in Westfield to show why, how to plant gardens for pollinators
WESTFIELD — Sometimes small acts, when put together, can have the biggest impact on our communities. That’s what presenter Mary Metzger will discuss in her presentation “Monarch Butterflies: How to Make Your Yard a Haven for this Summer Visitor and Other...
Tree initiative at Westfield school adds to leafy urban canopy
WESTFIELD — The middle school has planted more than 40 trees on its campus since Arbor Day, and the principal says it’s on track to reach its goal of 50 trees next year. “We actually planted slightly fewer than we originally planned,” said Westfield Middle School...
